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Dishonest when bent? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crooked

I believe this is a double definition.

'dishonest' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'bent?' is the second definition.
('crooked' can be similar in meaning to 'bent')

'when' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for crooked that I've seen before include "Not straight or aligned" , "Misshapen" , "Awry - untrustworthy" , "Distorted or dishonest" , "Bent, twisted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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